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Tiananmen 30 years on - China's great act of 'forgettance'

Older people are not allowed to remember; the younger generation aren't even allowed to know. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ELPojr

North Korea's Kim visits factories linked to missile launches

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The factories have innocuous names, but analysts say several ostensibly civilian facilities visited by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently are also used to build ballistic missile launchers and other weapons. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2QEa55J

Tony Soprano’s House Hits the Market

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By STEFANOS CHEN from NYT Real Estate https://nyti.ms/2WDpOaz

Could Prostitution Be Next to Be Decriminalized?

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By JESSE McKINLEY from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2Ic4sYt

UK's Chagos Islands descendants feel like 'lost nation'

Evicted from their homeland, Chagos Islands families living in the UK are divided by immigration law. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XkRDBB

Venezuela crisis: What happened to uprising against Maduro?

A beleaguered people say they had hopes their misery would end but now they go back to one thing - survival. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/30XMxgV

Sayyida Salme: The tragic life of Zanzibar's rebel princess

Sayyida Salme is a little known 19th Century princess who fled Zanzibar after scandalising the royals. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ELHoil

In swipe at China, U.S. defense chief warns of Asia instability

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Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan suggested on Saturday that China was responsible for a range of destabilizing activities in Asia, stirring already heightened tensions between the world's two largest economies. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Xh1tUV

Week in pictures: 25-31 May 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2W0SOEN

U.S. tariff threat backs Mexican president into corner, facing Trump

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U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to slap punitive tariffs on all Mexican trade if Mexico does not stop illegal immigration has punched a gaping hole in his Mexican counterpart's hands-off approach to diplomacy, with potentially ruinous consequences. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2QFfwl0

The woman fighting back against India's rape culture

When a man tried to rape Usha Vishwakarma she decided to fight back by setting up self-defence classes for women and girls. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2YY2stJ

Champions League final: Visiting Sadio Mane's hometown

BBC Africa's Babacar Diarra visits Sadio Mane's hometown in Senegal. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ELLZ4i

11 Killed in Shooting at Virginia Beach Municipal Center, Officials Say

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By CHRISTOPHER MELE from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ELlD2u

DOJ preparing antitrust probe of Google: WSJ

The U.S. Justice Department is reportedly planning to launch an antitrust investigation into Google. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2EO4o0a

Educated and 'estranged': Getting through uni without the bank of mum and dad

When student finance doesn’t stretch and you have no parents for help – how do you make it through your degree? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2QBBMw1

DOJ preparing antitrust probe of Google: WSJ

The U.S. Justice Department is reportedly planning to launch an antitrust investigation into Google. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2EO4o0a

DOJ preparing antitrust probe of Google - Dow Jones

The U.S. Justice Department is reportedly planning to launch an antitrust investigation into Google. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2EO4o0a

UK's Chagos Islands descendants feel like 'lost nation'

Evicted from their homeland, Chagos Islands families living in the UK are divided by immigration law. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XkRDBB

Venezuela crisis: What happened to uprising against Maduro?

A beleaguered people say they had hopes their misery would end but now they go back to one thing - survival. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/30XMxgV

Sayyida Salme: The tragic life of Zanzibar's rebel princess

Sayyida Salme is a little known 19th Century princess who fled Zanzibar after scandalising the royals. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ELHoil

MacKenzie Bezos: Novelist and Amazon shareholder

What do we know about the novelist who is the third-richest woman in the world? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XkRCO3

Tiananmen 30 years on - China's great act of 'forgettance'

Older people are not allowed to remember; the younger generation aren't even allowed to know. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ELPojr

Saudi king says attacks by Iran-backed groups threaten global oil

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Saudi Arabia's King Salman said on Saturday that attacks on Saudi oil assets last month by Iran-backed groups are a threat to global oil supplies and regional security. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2I9JLwu

More Than Patriotism on Their Sleeves: Military Patches Sport Trump Likeness

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By ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2QrJ59k

Nigel Farage Is the Most Dangerous Man in Britain

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By RICHARD SEYMOUR from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2MfW3sp

'Pray For Us All!' Storm Damage Makes Midwest Look 'Like Someone Dropped a Bomb in Our City'

More tornadoes struck the Midwest Wednesday, at least two twisters touching down in northern Texas, damaging homes and injuring at least one person. CBN's Operation Blessing is on the ground in the Dayton, Ohio area where 13 tornadoes were recorded. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/30YmkP4

Southern Baptist Membership Hits New Low as Church Tackles Abuse, Racism, and Role of Women

For the first time in 30 years, membership with Southern Baptist Churches is at a record low. New numbers from Southern Baptist Churches show that membership fell from approximately 15 million to 14.8 million in 2018. This is the first time in 30 years that it's been below 15 million.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2JNiF1f

Miracle Preemie Is Smallest Survivor Ever, Fueling Pro-Life Argument that 'Science Is Pro-Life'

When she was born, the baby girl weighed as much as an apple – just 8.6 ounces. She was only expected to live for about one hour, but miraculously, she survived. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2EJ9Y46

As Democrats Race Towards Socialism Experts Caution: 'This has Been Tried and Failed in Every Way'

Not too long ago advocating socialist policies mean certain political suicide, but today American's liberal leaders are increasingly embracing socialist policies and they have support.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2XaPNmN

Louisiana Passes Heartbeat Bill, Pro-Life Democrat Governor Plans to Sign It

Louisiana has joined the ranks of states passing heartbeat bills banning abortion as early as six-weeks , once the baby's heartbeat is detected. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2JLfwPx

Stephen Lentz Shares Why Churches Fail: Pastors Are Often Ill-Equipped to Handle the 'Business' of Running a Church

Author, pastor, and lawyer Stephen Lentz explains why many churches fail. He says it's because most pastors are ill-equipped to handle the "business" of running a church. Lentz tells them how to turn things around in a new book, The Business of Church. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Wfv0C3

Vandals Ravage Christian School in Florida, Leaving $50,000 in Damages

Vandals ravaged a Christian school in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. over the Memorial Day weekend, leaving behind more than $50,000 in damages.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2WwsuXx

'I Thought We Were Going to Die': US Missionaries Ambushed, Saved by Mysterious Man on Motorcycle

These American missionaries were ambushed by an armed gang firing machine guns at them in Haiti. One missionary was shot and was bleeding out, but then a mysterious man showed up. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2YRjdXm

Satanic Temple Rejects Supreme Court Ruling on Aborted Baby Bodies, Claims Religious Freedom

The Satanic Temple (TST) has issued a defiant response to Tuesday's US Supreme Court ruling that upheld the Indiana law (HEA 1337) requiring burial or cremation of fetal remains.  The Satanists say their members are immune from the law due to freedom of religion and will argue a federal law passed in 1993 will uphold their claim.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2wtt8q6

The 'Perversion Files': Boy Scouts of America Facing Further Accusations of Abuse

The Boy Scouts of America are facing more lawsuits out of New York as victims of sexual abuse continue to speak out. The organization has already faced numerous lawsuits for sexual abuse. Hundreds more are expected after several states passed laws adjusting restrictive statute-of-limitations laws. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2WfHKc3

Tornado 'Miraculously' Shifted Instead of Hitting Children's Hospital

A tornado touched down in Lawrence, Kansas, devastating several neighborhoods and sending about a dozen people to the hospital. The twister was said to be a mile wide and stayed on the ground for about two hours. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2KcLbJ6

Case Closed: Special Counsel Mueller Says Russia Investigation Is Over, Nothing More to Say

Special counsel Robert Mueller made his first public statement on the Russia investigation, announcing Wednesday that he has concluded the investigation. He is now closing the special counsel's office and returning to private life. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2XdUufz

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Clashes with Clarence Thomas: A Woman Seeking Abortion 'Is Not a Mother'

US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg went head-to-head against fellow Justice Clarence Thomas over the issue of abortion in an opinion released Tuesday.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2wsUFI8

Tennessee Church Shooter Sentenced to Life Without Parole

A Tennessee jury deliberated less than two hours Tuesday before sentencing the man who shot up a Nashville church in 2017 to life in prison without the possibility of parole. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2WBQ1Xf

World War II Veteran's Rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' on the Harmonica Goes Viral 

Pete DuPré's performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" on the harmonica at a Women's National Team Soccer Match over Memorial Day weekend is going viral.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Wrlb3n

Missouri's Last Abortion Clinic May Close Due to License Non-Renewal

Missouri's only abortion clinic says it expects to be shut down this week.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2MbOset

'What Churches Should Be Doing': Opening Locations Inside Indiana Prisons and Rehabs, Reaching Inmates for Christ

Megachurches across the country are catching a vision to reach prison and jail inmates for Christ. The latest example comes from Indiana where a church is reaching out to people who are incarcerated or struggling with addiction by opening "micro-site" campuses run by volunteers. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2I7taJJ

Are Babies Humans? As Illinois 'Denies Human Dignity', Supreme Court Says Babies Aren't 'Medical Waste'

Lawmakers in Illinois have advanced what could be the nation's most liberal abortion law. Meanwhile, the US Supreme Court is upholding an Indiana law that requires abortion providers to dispose of aborted fetuses in the same way as human remains.   from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2wpIOdU

'Fight for Bodily Privacy Far From Over': Supreme Court Declines Transgender Locker Room Case

The US Supreme Court declined to hear a case Tuesday concerning a Pennsylvania school district's policy that allows transgender students to use locker rooms and restrooms matching their gender identity, disregarding other students' bodily privacy rights. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2WaLKdB

'Extremely High Risk': Los Angeles Moves to Fix Dam in Case of Epic Flood

The Whittier Narrows Dam is just one of seven hundred dams nationwide that the Army Corps oversees. These giant public works protect millions of Americans from flooding – and if they fail, the results can be catastrophic.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2VRVR28

D-Day’s 75th Anniversary Renews Interest in Some Classrooms

Kasey Turcol has just 75 minutes to explain to her high school students the importance of D-Day — and if this wasn’t the 75th anniversary of the turning point in World War II, she wouldn’t devote that much time to it. D-Day is not part of the required curriculum in North Carolina — or in many other states. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Wj1CLu

Mueller: 'If we had had confidence that' Trump 'did not commit a crime, we would have said so'

Special counsel Robert Mueller says: "If we had had confidence that the president clearly did not commit a crime, we would have said so." from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2W9GUgR

Huawei could play key role in a China deal if it stops working with Iran: VP Pence chief of staff

"They need to stop those actions, stop cooperating with Iran at this time if they want to actually work with the United States," Marc Short says. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/311wYF4

McDonald's CEO: China will remain an important market for us 'as long as I can imagine'

McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbrook said trade tensions between the U.S. and China have "absolutely not" changed its strategy in the Asian nation. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2KcdfMT

Amazon will soon let you ask Alexa to delete your voice recordings — here's how

Amazon has been criticized for how it handles voice recording and transcripts. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2HIYCim

NYC subway riders can soon use Apple Pay to enter stations

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will kick off its contactless payment pilot on May 31 as it gets ready to phase out MetroCards. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2KdTapd

McDonald's CEO says the consumer is in a 'fairly decent place' but older people are more confident

McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbrook said Wednesday the consumer is in a "fairly decent place." from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2JM3xBA

McDonald's CEO says he needs to know adding a vegan burger will boost traffic to restaurants

CEO Steve Easterbrook said McDonald's is trying to figure out if vegan burgers will drive sales enough to justify adding them to the menu. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2XeX98P

Watch: Special counsel Robert Mueller makes his first public comments on the Trump-Russia probe

Special counsel Robert Mueller will make a statement on Wednesday regarding his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, according to a Department of Justice press release. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2JL8s5H

Mitch McConnell says he would fill Supreme Court vacancy in 2020 after he refused to do it in 2016

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., would seek to confirm a Supreme Court justice if a vacancy opened next year despite vowing during President Barack Obama's presidency to block any election-year appointments. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2XfEJF4

Amazon just launched its cheapest Echo with a screen

Amazon announced the Echo Show 5 on Wednesday for $89.99. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2QxlyE6

Trump tax cuts did little to boost economic growth in 2018, study says

The Congressional Research Service indicated that the cuts delivered the most benefits to corporations and the rich, with little boost to workers. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2I7BCZl

Here's what to do with your 529 college savings plan amid stock market volatility

Here's what to do with your 529 account amid stock market volatility. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2wov6bk

Mueller: 'If we had had confidence that' Trump 'did not commit a crime, we would have said so'

Special counsel Robert Mueller says: "If we had had confidence that the president clearly did not commit a crime, we would have said so." from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2W9GUgR

UK's Hammond would back national interest over party in any Brexit confidence vote

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British finance minister Philip Hammond hinted on Thursday he could vote against the government in a no-confidence showdown if a new prime minister sought to pursue a no-deal Brexit. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2wtCeDi

British finance minister says: Kill the specter of a no-deal Brexit

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Britain's finance minister on Thursday warned those in his party vying for Prime Minister Theresa May's job that a no-deal Brexit would undermine the economy and threaten the United Kingdom's cohesion. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2WjRAd2

U.S. looks to improve ties with Indonesian special forces, stage exercises

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Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan met his Indonesian counterpart on Thursday as the United States looks to improve ties with an Indonesian special forces unit that have been limited due to human rights abuses in the 1990s. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2I6zaSV

Seven South Koreans killed, 19 missing after Hungarian boat capsizes on Danube

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At least seven people were killed and nearly 20 were missing after a pleasure boat carrying South Korean tourists capsized on the flooding Danube in the Hungarian capital on Wednesday, police and ambulance officials said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2KdzuSy

Israel faces second election in months as Netanyahu fails to form government

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Israeli lawmakers voted to dissolve parliament early on Thursday, paving the way for a new election after veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a coalition government before a midnight deadline. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/30Vruf4

Explainer: The main players in Israel's next election, the second this year

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to cobble together a coalition government despite weeks of trying and Israel will vote on Sept. 17 in the second election within months. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2I6jsY8

Taiwan holds military drills, vows to defend against Chinese aggression

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Taiwan's air, sea and land forces conducted a drill to repel an invading force on Thursday, as its defense minister pledged to defend the self-ruled island against China's rising military threat. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2MhrnH6

Economy in focus as India PM Modi starts second term without key aide

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take his oath of office on Thursday along with his ministers, though he suffered a setback at the start of his second term when key aide and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley opted out of the next government. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2WzWb9W